We are finishing up an October trip to Napa with a short stay in San Francisco - recommendations for dinner for one night? No price constraints, no particular cuisine constraints other than a menu which includes some (cooked) fish/seafood options. We will be staying at the St. Regis and would prefer something that is within a 15-20 minute drive from the hotel. I have read the past threads on SF dining, but wanted to see if there was anything new and great.
Not sure if it’s open or not…but Gary Danko’s was very enjoyable last time we were there… http://garydanko.com
I strongly recommend Benu, which is next door to your hotel and my favorite restaurant in the entire Bay Area. There’s a single tasting menu with no options, and will be primarily seafood with an Asian character. There wasn’t anything raw the last time I went, but it’s worth checking with them if that’s something you specifically wish to avoid
Other possibilities: Rich Table (heavier, stronger flavors), Kokkari Estatorio (Greek, very clean, very well executed), Mourad (Middle Eastern, great for sharing, great wine list)
All the above have reopened
rich table is still around? i wasnt impressed in 2013.
personally, id go to nopa if i had one night in san francisco.
Not open- maybe back in August.
I liked rich table the last time I was there,
My Lyft back to the hotel got in an accident like 30 seconds after I got in though; had to grab a different one.
With no price constraints I would also second Benu. Walking distance from St Regis as well. Maybe concierge can get you in if you if they are booked. Sorry just saw original post was from 3 weeks ago.
Atelier Crenn, Dominique Crenn’s restaurant. Besides being a cancer survivor she has incredible food and energy.
Close to St. Regis + seafood = Angler, Saison’s more casual, seafood restaurant. Excellent wine list as well. Otherwise, The Anchovy Bar from the State Bird/The Morris team is good for seafood options as well, but a little further away.
100% agree with Benu, hands down. Atelier Crenn would be my second choice.